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Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company will not go public until its models are safe. Altman explains there is no firm timeline for an IPO, stressing the need for confident safety claims before going public, and warns that delaying too long could harm the world. The statement signals a potential pause in OpenAI’s fundraising and public listing, impacting developers who rely on its models and investors watching the AI sector.

The Verge·Sep 30, 2026

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